Coal Mining Accidents & Deaths
UK Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths 1900-1991 (1500-1899 coming shortly)
This database was compiled from data supplied mainly by Ian Winstanley, with additions from Ray Lawrence, NMRS Records and others
DEDICATION
This work stands as a testament to the men, women and children who worked the mines of Great Britain and to their families.
The work created a bond of trust and loyalty amongst them and a band of comradeship that forged the communities in which they lived and worked. It is a record of the true price of coal.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Ian Winstanley 2023
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| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DARE | Charles (injured) | 1913 | 36 | Hetty Pit | Hopkinstown | Ripper | 14973 |
| DARE | Frank C. (injured) | 1927 | 34 | Llanharan | Llanharan | Fireman | 14974 |
| DARE | Lewis (injured) | 1936 | 25 | Bryn Navigation | Bryn | Rider | 14975 |
| DARE | Thomas | 1911 | New Tredegar, No.2 | New Tredegar | Mason Sinker | 14976 | |
| DARE | William (injured) | 1912 | 58 | Dare | Cwmparc | Collier | 14977 |
| DARDIS | J. (injured) | 1957 | 33 | Golborne | Golborne | Ripper-Collier | 14971 |
| DARCY | Stephen | 1914 | 50 | Bank Hall | Burnley | Shaftsman | 14968 |
| DARCY | Thomas (injured) | 1916 | 21 | Newbridge Quarry | Blessington | Labourer | 14969 |
| DARCY | Walter | 1915 | 22 | Lochore, Mary Pit | Lochore | Miner | 14970 |
| DARCH | George | 1933 | 45 | Cwmtillery | Cwmtillery | Coalcutter | 14966 |
| DARCH | William Thomas (injured) | 1930 | 32 | Albion, No.1 | Cilfynydd | Collier | 14967 |
| DARBYSHIRE | J. (Injured) | 1975 | 48 | Bickershaw | Bickershaw | Charge fitter | 14961 |
| DARBYSHIRE | John | 1915 | 55 | Alexandra | Whelley | 14962 | |
| DARBYSHIRE | S. (Injured) | 1986 | 53 | Agecroft | Agecroft | Faceworker | 14963 |
| DARBYSHIRE | Thomas (injured) | 1915 | 42 | Ravenhead | St Helens | Collier | 14964 |
| DARBYSHIRE | Thomas (injured) | 1931 | 28 | Bettisfield | Bagillt | Collier | 14965 |
| DARBY | Amos (injured) | 1919 | 23 | Wigan Junction | Abram | Drawer | 14949 |
| DARBY | Ely (injured) | 1912 | 34 | Wyndham | Nantymoel | Collier | 14950 |
| DARBY | John (injured) | 1936 | 44 | Garswood Hall | Ashton-in-Makerfield | Dataller | 14951 |
| DARBY | Joseph | 1927 | 23 | Low Hall | Platt Bridge | Coal Cutter | 14952 |
| DARBY | Peter | 1911 | 31 | Beauparc | Miner | 14953 | |
| DARBY | Peter (Injured) | 1990 | 31 | Penallta | Hengoed | Contractor repairer | 14954 |
| DARBY | R. | 1942 | 29 | Wingate Grange | Wingate | Filler | 14955 |
| DARBY | Reys | 1949 | 43 | Cwmgwrach | Cwmgwrach | Haulier | 14956 |
| DARBY | W.B. | 1925 | 19 | Deaf Hill | Trimdon Foundry | Putter | 14957 |